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... help make setting up your computer. 2 Plug the USB cable into a power supply. Memory card reader DVD/CD drive IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Headphone jack Microphone jack Power button/ power indicator USB ports DVD/CD drive (optional) Voltage switch Power connector Video jack (optional) PS/2 keyboard port Audio left jack (optional) Audio right jack (optional) USB ports S/PDIF jack Microphone jack Headphone jack Wireless antenna connectors (optional) Case cover thumbscrew PS/2 mouse port Integrated monitor (VGA) port IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Ethernet (network) jack Center...
... help make setting up your computer. 2 Plug the USB cable into a power supply. Memory card reader DVD/CD drive IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Headphone jack Microphone jack Power button/ power indicator USB ports DVD/CD drive (optional) Voltage switch Power connector Video jack (optional) PS/2 keyboard port Audio left jack (optional) Audio right jack (optional) USB ports S/PDIF jack Microphone jack Headphone jack Wireless antenna connectors (optional) Case cover thumbscrew PS/2 mouse port Integrated monitor (VGA) port IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Ethernet (network) jack Center...
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... other device 32 Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer 33 Preventing static electricity discharge 34 Opening the case 34 Removing the side panel 35 Removing the front bezel 35 Closing the case 37 Replacing the front bezel 37 Replacing the side panel 37 Replacing the color panel 38 Installing memory 40 Adding or replacing an optical disc drive 43 Replacing the memory card reader 45 Adding or replacing a hard drive 46 Replacing the heat sink and processor 49 Adding or replacing an expansion card 51 Replacing...
... other device 32 Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer 33 Preventing static electricity discharge 34 Opening the case 34 Removing the side panel 35 Removing the front bezel 35 Closing the case 37 Replacing the front bezel 37 Replacing the side panel 37 Replacing the color panel 38 Installing memory 40 Adding or replacing an optical disc drive 43 Replacing the memory card reader 45 Adding or replacing a hard drive 46 Replacing the heat sink and processor 49 Adding or replacing an expansion card 51 Replacing...
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... User Guide. For all other software • Controlling audio and video settings • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access your User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 2 Accessing the online User Guide In addition to this guide may look different than your computer because hardware options and port locations may vary. Some illustrations in -depth, easy-to-read manual that are specific...
... User Guide. For all other software • Controlling audio and video settings • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access your User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 2 Accessing the online User Guide In addition to this guide may look different than your computer because hardware options and port locations may vary. Some illustrations in -depth, easy-to-read manual that are specific...
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... other device into these jacks. 7 You can also configure the power button to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. Use this button to turn the power on page 24. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a digital camcorder) into the memory card reader. This jack is color-coded green. www.gateway.com Component Icon Memory card reader Optical disc drive IEEE 1394 port Description Insert a memory card from and write to 3.5" diskettes, or use this bay to connect a removable hard drive.
... other device into these jacks. 7 You can also configure the power button to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. Use this button to turn the power on page 24. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a digital camcorder) into the memory card reader. This jack is color-coded green. www.gateway.com Component Icon Memory card reader Optical disc drive IEEE 1394 port Description Insert a memory card from and write to 3.5" diskettes, or use this bay to connect a removable hard drive.
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... Internet connection) into this jack for one of the following: Headphone: Plug headphones or amplified speakers into this jack. Remove this antenna to your center speaker and subwoofer into this 6-pin IEEE 1394 port. Plug a PS/2 mouse into these ports. www.gateway.com Component Icon USB ports S/PDIF output jack (optional) Microphone jack (pink plug) Headphone/analog speakers jack (green plug) -ORFront speakers jack Wireless network antenna (optional) and connectors Case cover thumbscrew PS/2 mouse port Monitor (VGA) port IEEE 1394 port Ethernet (network...
... Internet connection) into this jack for one of the following: Headphone: Plug headphones or amplified speakers into this jack. Remove this antenna to your center speaker and subwoofer into this 6-pin IEEE 1394 port. Plug a PS/2 mouse into these ports. www.gateway.com Component Icon USB ports S/PDIF output jack (optional) Microphone jack (pink plug) Headphone/analog speakers jack (green plug) -ORFront speakers jack Wireless network antenna (optional) and connectors Case cover thumbscrew PS/2 mouse port Monitor (VGA) port IEEE 1394 port Ethernet (network...
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... card, connect its cables according to its user guide. 7 Press the card retention lever back into the expansion slot. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by following the manufacturer's instructions. Touching the contacts can slightly seesaw the card end-to-end to the card. 5 Install the new card into place. 8 Replace the side panel by the manufacturer. Replacing the system battery Warning Danger of the expansion card. Use a battery...
... card, connect its cables according to its user guide. 7 Press the card retention lever back into the expansion slot. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by following the manufacturer's instructions. Touching the contacts can slightly seesaw the card end-to-end to the card. 5 Install the new card into place. 8 Replace the side panel by the manufacturer. Replacing the system battery Warning Danger of the expansion card. Use a battery...
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... an error message appears on page 34. The message may help . Type the keyword/phrase troubleshooting in diagnosing and fixing the problem. • If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you have problems with your computer, try these safety guidelines: Warning Never open your computer case while your computer is turned on and while the modem cable, network cable, and power cord are...
... an error message appears on page 34. The message may help . Type the keyword/phrase troubleshooting in diagnosing and fixing the problem. • If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you have problems with your computer, try these safety guidelines: Warning Never open your computer case while your computer is turned on and while the modem cable, network cable, and power cord are...
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... information about changing the screen resolution, click Start, then click Help and Support. If the display is turned on, the power LED should be lit. • Make sure that the video cable is connected to the video port on . DVD drives • See "CD or DVD drives" on , try restarting your display and video card documentation. The color is not uniform • Make sure that the display is plugged in your online User Guide. Help For...
... information about changing the screen resolution, click Start, then click Help and Support. If the display is turned on, the power LED should be lit. • Make sure that the video cable is connected to the video port on . DVD drives • See "CD or DVD drives" on , try restarting your display and video card documentation. The color is not uniform • Make sure that the display is plugged in your online User Guide. Help For...
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... set up and connected to the computer. Reboot your computer, and your computer. Memory card reader Drive letters for problems. Your computer restarts and runs the memory diagnostics. To run the Memory Diagnostic Tool: • Click (Start), type Memory Diagnostic Tool, then press ENTER. Type the phrase memory error in the system tray. You see your system memory. The non-Media Center computer must be re-installed. 85 You get a "Download Error" message when Media Center tries to update the Program Guide...
... set up and connected to the computer. Reboot your computer, and your computer. Memory card reader Drive letters for problems. Your computer restarts and runs the memory diagnostics. To run the Memory Diagnostic Tool: • Click (Start), type Memory Diagnostic Tool, then press ENTER. Type the phrase memory error in the system tray. You see your system memory. The non-Media Center computer must be re-installed. 85 You get a "Download Error" message when Media Center tries to update the Program Guide...
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... about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Networks You cannot connect to your company network Every network is working to control precisely, cleaning the mouse will likely improve its accuracy. • Clean the mouse by wiping the bottom with your mouse. Type the phrase network troubleshooting in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting Mouse The mouse does not work • Make sure that the mouse cable is plugged in...
... about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Networks You cannot connect to your company network Every network is working to control precisely, cleaning the mouse will likely improve its accuracy. • Clean the mouse by wiping the bottom with your mouse. Type the phrase network troubleshooting in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting Mouse The mouse does not work • Make sure that the mouse cable is plugged in...
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... ENTER. 92 The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, then click the Printers category. See the guide that the printer is not set to work offline: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. To make sure that came with your printer for adding additional memory. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting 3 Right-click the printer you may want to add additional memory to the printer. If the menu shows a check mark next to Use...
... ENTER. 92 The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, then click the Printers category. See the guide that the printer is not set to work offline: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. To make sure that came with your printer for adding additional memory. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting 3 Right-click the printer you may want to add additional memory to the printer. If the menu shows a check mark next to Use...
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... instructions, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on page 30. • Make sure that the volume controls are turned up. Problem solving may also involve re-installing some or all of software and driver recovery discs as soon as possible. www.gateway.com Sound You are not getting sound from the speakers • Make sure that mute controls are configured correctly. For more information about sound troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support...
... instructions, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on page 30. • Make sure that the volume controls are turned up. Problem solving may also involve re-installing some or all of software and driver recovery discs as soon as possible. www.gateway.com Sound You are not getting sound from the speakers • Make sure that mute controls are configured correctly. For more information about sound troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support...
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... was working correctly, the problem may be to reinstall Windows from a set of software or hardware have a DVD-compatible drive to use these options.) • To re-install Windows using the Windows DVD, see "Recovering your system using the Windows DVD" on page 103. • To re-install your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs that you need to recover software that product's documentation or support Web site. • If re-installing software or drivers...
... was working correctly, the problem may be to reinstall Windows from a set of software or hardware have a DVD-compatible drive to use these options.) • To re-install Windows using the Windows DVD, see "Recovering your system using the Windows DVD" on page 103. • To re-install your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs that you need to recover software that product's documentation or support Web site. • If re-installing software or drivers...
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...-installed, use the software and driver recovery discs you must recover your computer's pre-installed software and device drivers. Your computer restarts in Step 8, you selected Recovery with automatic data backup in its original factory condition. If you can still run Windows, back up files in c:\backup. The Factory image recovery window opens, which shows you have not already done so). You also need to recover your system using the Windows Vista operating system DVD...
...-installed, use the software and driver recovery discs you must recover your computer's pre-installed software and device drivers. Your computer restarts in Step 8, you selected Recovery with automatic data backup in its original factory condition. If you can still run Windows, back up files in c:\backup. The Factory image recovery window opens, which shows you have not already done so). You also need to recover your system using the Windows Vista operating system DVD...
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... troubleshooting 73 CD drive adding 43 identifying 25 locating drive 7 replacing 43 See also optical drive troubleshooting 73 cellular phone memory cards 28 Certificate of Authenticity 3 cleaning audio CD 61 case 60 CD 61 computer screen 60 DVD 61 keyboard 60 LCD panel 60 mouse 61 screen 60 cleaning CRT screen 60 clicking 23 closing computer case 37 front bezel 37 unresponsive program 18 color panel replacing 38 CompactFlash 28 configuring audio jacks 31 speakers 31 connecting cable...
... troubleshooting 73 CD drive adding 43 identifying 25 locating drive 7 replacing 43 See also optical drive troubleshooting 73 cellular phone memory cards 28 Certificate of Authenticity 3 cleaning audio CD 61 case 60 CD 61 computer screen 60 DVD 61 keyboard 60 LCD panel 60 mouse 61 screen 60 cleaning CRT screen 60 clicking 23 closing computer case 37 front bezel 37 unresponsive program 18 color panel replacing 38 CompactFlash 28 configuring audio jacks 31 speakers 31 connecting cable...
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... adjusting volume 89 connecting 10 diagnostics 88 dialing properties 86 troubleshooting 85 troubleshooting connection speed 87 digital audio out 9 digital camera locating USB port 7, 9 digital video camera locating IEEE 1394 port 7, 9 DIMM See memory directional keys 20, 21 Disk Cleanup 64 Disk Defragmenter 65 diskette troubleshooting 75 diskette drive 7 identifying 29 troubleshooting 75 using 29 display cleaning 60 troubleshooting 76 documentation User Guide 2 double-clicking 23 dragging 23 drivers recovery discs 94, 97 re-installing 93, 94 drives backing up...
... adjusting volume 89 connecting 10 diagnostics 88 dialing properties 86 troubleshooting 85 troubleshooting connection speed 87 digital audio out 9 digital camera locating USB port 7, 9 digital video camera locating IEEE 1394 port 7, 9 DIMM See memory directional keys 20, 21 Disk Cleanup 64 Disk Defragmenter 65 diskette troubleshooting 75 diskette drive 7 identifying 29 troubleshooting 75 using 29 display cleaning 60 troubleshooting 76 documentation User Guide 2 double-clicking 23 dragging 23 drivers recovery discs 94, 97 re-installing 93, 94 drives backing up...
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... 64 finding 70 opening 23 transferring 69 troubleshooting 78 types 69 finding files 70 files and folders 69 Firewire port 7, 9, 32 folders opening 23 fragmentation 65 front bezel removing 37 replacing 37 function keys 19, 21 G Gateway contact information 3 model number 3 serial number 3 Support 2 Gateway Recovery Center re-installing drivers 96 re-installing programs 96 re-installing software 96 H hard drive adding 46 backing up files 66 checking for errors 64 checking for free space 63 defragmenting...
... 64 finding 70 opening 23 transferring 69 troubleshooting 78 types 69 finding files 70 files and folders 69 Firewire port 7, 9, 32 folders opening 23 fragmentation 65 front bezel removing 37 replacing 37 function keys 19, 21 G Gateway contact information 3 model number 3 serial number 3 Support 2 Gateway Recovery Center re-installing drivers 96 re-installing programs 96 re-installing software 96 H hard drive adding 46 backing up files 66 checking for errors 64 checking for free space 63 defragmenting...
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... shortcut menu 23 optical connection 9 optical drive eject button 24 eject hole 24 indicator 24 inserting disc 24 locating drive 7 using 24 P Pad Lock indicator 19, 21 parallel port 32 password troubleshooting 90 PDA memory cards 28 peripheral devices 32 playing audio CD 26 Blu-ray Disc 27 DVD 26 HD-DVD 27 Plug and Play devices IEEE 1394 support for 32 USB support for 32 pointer moving 22, 23 ports See connections power button 7 connector 8 Hibernate mode 7 indicator 7 source problems 14
... shortcut menu 23 optical connection 9 optical drive eject button 24 eject hole 24 indicator 24 inserting disc 24 locating drive 7 using 24 P Pad Lock indicator 19, 21 parallel port 32 password troubleshooting 90 PDA memory cards 28 peripheral devices 32 playing audio CD 26 Blu-ray Disc 27 DVD 26 HD-DVD 27 Plug and Play devices IEEE 1394 support for 32 USB support for 32 pointer moving 22, 23 ports See connections power button 7 connector 8 Hibernate mode 7 indicator 7 source problems 14
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... 7 troubleshooting 90 turning off computer 17 turning on computer 16 power button 7 power supply 15 printer installing 32 setting default 91 troubleshooting 91 USB port 7, 9 programs closing unresponsive 18 opening 23 recovery discs 94, 97 re-installing 93, 94 PS/2 port keyboard 8 mouse 9 R RAM See memory rebooting computer 18 recordable drive 7 recording audio files 27 optical discs 27 recovering defaults 102 drivers 93, 94 programs 93, 94 software 93, 94 system 93 Windows 93 with Gateway Recovery Center 96 with Windows DVD 103 with Windows System Restore 99 recovery discs...
... 7 troubleshooting 90 turning off computer 17 turning on computer 16 power button 7 power supply 15 printer installing 32 setting default 91 troubleshooting 91 USB port 7, 9 programs closing unresponsive 18 opening 23 recovery discs 94, 97 re-installing 93, 94 PS/2 port keyboard 8 mouse 9 R RAM See memory rebooting computer 18 recordable drive 7 recording audio files 27 optical discs 27 recovering defaults 102 drivers 93, 94 programs 93, 94 software 93, 94 system 93 Windows 93 with Gateway Recovery Center 96 with Windows DVD 103 with Windows System Restore 99 recovery discs...
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... router or access point literature • Temporarily turn off any firewall software on your desktop computer • Turn off all physical cable connections • Compare the status lights on page 20). • Check all of the devices, then power them as though they were attached directly to the Internet: • Run the New Connection Wizard (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each...
... router or access point literature • Temporarily turn off any firewall software on your desktop computer • Turn off all physical cable connections • Compare the status lights on page 20). • Check all of the devices, then power them as though they were attached directly to the Internet: • Run the New Connection Wizard (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each...